Leopoldo II, Grand Duke of Tuscany (1797-1870), in gold-bordered white coat, white shirt and black stock, wearing the jewel of the Order of the Golden Fleece, the red and white moiré sash and breast star of the Order of St. Joseph of Tuscany

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Leopoldo II, Grand Duke of Tuscany (1797-1870), in gold-bordered white coat, white shirt and black stock, wearing the jewel of the Order of the Golden Fleece, the red and white moiré sash and breast star of the Order of St. Joseph of Tuscany
rectangular, 3 7/16 x 2 13/16 in. (8.8 x 7.3 cm.), gilt-metal mount

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Lot Essay

Leopoldo II, Grand Duke of Tuscany (1797-1870), only surviving son of Ferdinando III, Grand Duke of Tuscany and his wife, Maria Ferdinanda de Chatal, married Leopoldina (1799-1832), daughter of Prince Maximilien of Saxony in 1817 and had issue. He married secondly Maria Antoinetta (1814-1898), 4th daughter of Francesco I, King of the Two Sicilies and had issue. During Leopoldo's reign 1824-1859 the Duchy of Lucca was reunited to the Grand Duchy of Tuscany on 4 October 1847. He abdicated in favour of his eldest son Ferdinando on 21 July 1859.

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